11 Places to Watch March Madness in the DC Area

Published Mar 16, 2018 at 3:40 PM

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Isaiah Hicks #4 of the North Carolina Tar Heels shoots a free throw against the Gonzaga Bulldogs as fans look on in the first half during the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four National Championship game at University of Phoenix Stadium on April 3, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.

What to Know

There are plenty of NCAA Tournament basketball games remaining leading up to the national championship April 2.

Virginia and University of Maryland Baltimore County are the two local teams remaining.

Here are some places where you can watch.

March Madness is well underway and numerous tournament brackets have already been busted. Still, there are plenty of games remaining leading up to the national championship April 2.

University of Virginia and University of Maryland, Baltimore County are the two local teams remaining after Virginia Tech lost to University of Alabama on Thursday, March 15. The Cavaliers and Retrievers are set to play Friday, March 16 about 9:20 p.m. EST.

Nonetheless, there are several bars and restaurants throughout the D.C. area offering food and drink specials during the NCAA Tournament. Here are some places where you can watch.

Rebellion DC opens its doors at 11:30 a.m. for viewers who want to catch some of the early afternoon games. Drafts are $5 until happy hour begins, and there are several food specials to choose from. From 3:30 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, the bar serves $3 domestic cans, $5 house wines and $5 well cocktails. House wine, well drinks and draft beers are all $5 on Sundays staring at 10 p.m.

Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill has emerged as one of the go-to spots for Virginia basketball fans. The bar is open 11 a.m. Thursday and Friday for the early games and has an extensive beer and wine menu with happy hour deals.

Across the Pond Restaurant & Pub has multiple specials only available during tournament games. On Thursdays, Friday and Sundays when games are on, the restaurant is offering $5 appetizers, $5 Carlsberg and $4 ATP Pilsner. Modello & Jamo shot combinations will be available for $9, and PBR & Jamo shot combos will be served for $10. On Fridays from 4 until 8 p.m., the restaurant will offer $6 Guinness and $1 Oysters.

Penn Commons will have basketball on each of its 12 TVs throughout the tournament. Happy hour begins at 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and all day Sunday. The bar has 40 beers on tap that will be served for $5 during happy hour. If you wear team attire for a Big 10, ACC or A10 game, you’ll receive happy hour prices regardless of the time of day.